Business Sector Manager - Al Futtaim Logistics

Job description / Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced Business Sector Manager to oversee the Auto Units Division of Al Futtaim Logistics. The main purpose of the role is to ensure the profitability and growth of the Automotive Divisions through efficient and effective management, strong proactive leadership, strong Employee Engagement and Key Customer interaction.You will be responsible for all the operational and financial performance of the Automotive Department of Al Futtaim Logistics, Dubai and Abu Dhabi ensuring P&L net contribution as per budget, alongside developing and maintaining customer and stake holders relations.

The main responsibilities of the role are complete accountability and responsibility of the Business Unit including the growth, success and operational / financial results of the Business Unit, key authority to represent the Business Unit with the Customers, Government authorities, Senior Company Management and all Staff within the Business Unit; the continuous improvement of third party business, alongside successful in group operation; to develop operating plans and ensure targets have been achieved through regular review; to report Monthly KPIs & Financials to the Management / Customer; to formulate strategic plans to grow both existing and new business within the BU Sector.

Requirements

- Master degree in Logistics / Supply chain / Engineering
- Minimum 14 years managerial experience in a transport/automotive/ warehouse environment
- Knowledge of GCC road networks and operations, Fleet Management, Warehousing and Distribution and routing and scheduling.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.